Technical Sales Engineer Intern - Pipecare Group
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Technical Sales Engineer Intern
Location: Zug, Switzerland
PIPECARE Group is one of the world's leading in-line inspection companies, with over 20 years of experience providing technology-driven solutions to the oil and gas industry. We are currently looking for a Technical Sales Engineer Intern to join our team in Zug, Switzerland.
This internship offers an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in technical sales, proposal preparation, commercial operations, and customer relationship management within an international engineering environment.
We are only considering candidates who are currently based in Switzerland.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing technical and commercial proposals for customer inquiries.
- Support the sales team in reviewing tender documents and project requirements.
- Help prepare cost estimates and maintain sales documentation.
- Update customer information and sales records in the company's CRM/EMS system.
- Coordinate with internal departments including Operations, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams during the bidding process.
- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and sales documentation.
- Monitor inquiry status and support timely submission of quotations.
- Participate in customer meetings and internal project discussions when required.
- Conduct market and competitor research to support business development activities.
- Help maintain strong relationships with customers through professional communication.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Sales Manager or Territory Business Development Manager.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Interest in technical sales, business development, or commercial engineering.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
- Fluency in English is required; German or additional languages are considered an advantage.
- Basic understanding of the oil and gas industry or industrial services.
- Familiarity with technical documentation or engineering drawings is an advantage.
- Exposure to CRM, ERP, or proposal management systems is a plus.
During this internship, you will:
- Gain practical experience in technical sales and commercial operations.
- Learn how engineering proposals and tenders are prepared.
- Work alongside experienced sales and engineering professionals.
- Develop customer communication and business development skills.
- Gain exposure to international projects in the oil and gas industry.
- Build valuable commercial and technical experience within a global engineering company.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Mobility: Must be able to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
- Communication: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively.
- Focus and Multitasking: Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively.
- Safety Equipment: Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection, if/where needed in manufacturing environments.
- Personal Mobility and Reflexes: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.
About PIPECARE Group:
PIPECARE Group offers comprehensive In-Line Inspection Services to identify and size pipeline threats, Utilizing advanced technologies such as Magnetic Flux Leakage, Transverse Field Inspection, Ultrasound, and specialized tools, PIPECARE ensures precise detection and assessment of various pipeline anomalies.
What we do:
In-Line Inspection Services
PIPECARE provides In-Line Inspection Services to locate, identify, and size threats, supporting integrity management requirements.
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Inspection Technologies
Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL): Detects and sizes general corrosion and metal loss anomalies, especially circumferentially oriented.
Transverse Field Inspection (TFI): Detects and sizes general corrosion and metal loss anomalies, primarily axially oriented.
Ultrasound (UT): Detects and sizes general and other metal loss anomalies with high depth sizing accuracy.
Ultrasonic Crack Detection: Detects and sizes cracks and colonies of cracks.
Caliper (Geometry): Detects and sizes deviations in the ideal circular shape of a pipeline (dents, ovalities, wrinkles, etc.).
Specialized Tools and Technologies
Combo Tools: Use multiple measurement systems in various combinations.
Specialized Tubing Technologies: Designed for Furnace and Downhole Operations.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.